From the moment I saw the cover for Prom Queen I just had to read it. I mean that cover and title I just love it! And I am happy to report that I loved the book to. New author for me and I sure as hell wasn’t disappointed.

I was totally hooked from start to finish when we meet Brooke who returns to her hometown 20 years after her best friend was crowned Prom Queen and officially dyed from a tragic death. But Brooke is on a mission to find out what really happened to her friend.

Building the story upon layer by layer with chapters alternating between the past and present. Be prepared to be taken on a rollercoaster ride that will have you racing to the end for one shocking ending.

Prom Queen is what a psychological thriller is all about. It is full of twists and turns and characters I didn’t know who to trust. I loved everything about it and love that I have round a new author to read.

This is without a doubt a 5 star read. Grab yourself a copy on the link below.

Massive thank you to Noelle at Bookouture for inviting me to take part on this blog tour.

I enjoyed this book, the chapters were short and snappy and it kept in line with the characters over the time periods.

Enjoyed this book

Twenty years ago, prom queen Bailey was found dead by the train tracks. Officially, it was ruled as an accident despite the whole town thinking something fishy was happening. When her former best friend Brooke returns to the small town of Cove Haven to sell her mother’s house, she’s bombarded by a podcaster who is attempting to find out the truth behind Bailey’s passing. Not only is Brooke a suspect, but so is everyone else.

This was such a fun and quick YA suspenseful thriller. The small town vibes in this book were spot on, and it felt like a true whodunnit. I also really enjoyed the human aspects of this story. As a reader, you definitely got a peek behind the curtain on how Bailey’s passing affected everyone in the town. Every character seemed to have some kind of secret, and it kept the story moving along. This was a great popcorn thriller, and I would definitely pick up another book from this author!

Pretty entertaining book, but definitely not the best I've ever read. I enjoyed it but there were multiple, personal issues I had with parts of the story. I would say it's just okay.

I love that the thrills started right from the beginning of the book. This was a YA thriller that was full of suspense. I enjoyed the fast pace of the storyline, and I found myself very invested in the podcast. I love thrillers that feature podcasts, and this one didn't disappoint. I was hooked, and found myself fully invested in the characters. I was so anxious to know what happened and who the murderer was. I wasn't sure who or what to believe. There were a lot of twists and turns, and the dual timelines between the past and present was very well written.

Thank you NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Loved this book- such a page turner based upon a woman returning to her home town where an old tragedy lingers from her prom night when the prom queen and her best friend died- it seemingly is looking like murder and with all others in the area moving on with their lives who was responsible? Great story loved it

**Review of "Prom Queen" by Laura Wolfe**

Laura Wolfe's "Prom Queen" is a gripping young adult thriller that effectively captures the high stakes and intense emotions of high school life. Wolfe masterfully builds suspense around a prom night that promises more than just dance and romance, cleverly weaving a tale of mystery and intrigue that keeps the reader guessing until the very end.

The strengths of the novel lie in its robust character development and the vivid portrayal of teenage dynamics. Wolfe’s characters are relatable and well fleshed out, with the protagonist's journey being both compelling and emotionally resonant. The dialogue is sharp and feels authentic, echoing the voices of contemporary teenagers with precision and empathy.

Wolfe also excels in setting a vivid scene; the descriptions of the prom and the school create a familiar yet suspenseful backdrop for the unfolding drama. The plot itself is well-paced, mixing traditional elements of a teen thriller with fresh twists that avoid cliché and keep the narrative lively and engaging.

However, the novel occasionally suffers from predictability in some of its plot twists, which might leave readers looking for more originality slightly underwhelmed. Additionally, while the climax is thrilling, some aspects of the resolution come off as rushed, which might detract from the overall satisfaction of the story’s conclusion.

Overall, "Prom Queen" earns a solid four stars for its engaging plot, strong character arcs, and Wolfe’s knack for suspenseful storytelling. It’s a commendable addition to the YA thriller genre, offering both excitement and thoughtful commentary on high school life.

PHENOMENAL! Loved it! The perfect popcorn thriller that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. I couldn’t put it down and the plot twist was SO good.

This gave me Gone Girl vibes mixed with Pretty Little Liars. Hooked from the start and tore through the pages, brings you back to think about the people you once knew in high school. What do you think of those people now verses when you knew them in what seems like a previous life. Viewing certain situations as time has passed and people have grown can bring back memories and a new insight. Get ready for a roller-coaster of memories and new clues, twists and turns and an ending that I did not expect!

I was hoping this would be more of a thriller. It felt more like a YA mystery. I didn’t care for Hannah at all. I will give this author another read though. The pace was fast.

A brilliant read
Brooke returns to her home town and the scene of her best friends death Bailey she jumped in front of a train or did she
Lots of twists and turns thinking you know what has happened and then another twist comes along
A great page turner
Thanks NetGalley

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Twenty years ago, Bailey Maddox was found dead by the train tracks. Bailey had be crowned prom queen just hours before she was found dead. Bailey wasn't supposed to be the prom queen and someone was going to make her pay for it. Bailey and Brooke were best friends, they had a friendship necklace with their initials painted in nail polish on the back of the locket. When Bailey was found dead, her half of the necklace was found further down the train tracks, Bailey never took that necklace off. Bailey's death was ruled an accident, but her best friend Brooke knew it wasn't an accident. Someone wanted Bailey dead, but who? Bailey's death was ruled as a suicide, but Bailey would have never committed suicide. Did Bailey really jump in front of train or was she pushed? When Bailey tried out for the cheer team and made the squad, she made a new group of friends, Brooke didn't like that because she felt like she was losing Bailey to a group of girls that were only using Bailey. Prom Queen is told in an alternating POV from then, the night of prom and leading up to Bailey's death, and now to finally find justice for Bailey Maddox.
Twenty years after the death of Bailey Maddox, Brooke Webber has finally returned to her childhood home. Brooke's mom has passed away and now she's cleaning out her mom's house to put on the market. Brooke hasn't been home since Bailey's dead because it always brings back painful memories. When Brooke returns to her childhood hometown, she sees flashes of Bailey everywhere, a flash of Bailey's locket on a woman in a cafe. That woman would be Hannah. Hannah has her own podcast, "All The Dark Corners". Hannah is in town trying to find answers to Bailey's death, but as she's asking questions, she's digging up dark secrets and bringing back painful memories for those who were there the night of Bailey's death. As Brooke starts appearing on Hannah's podcast, she keeps finding little white notes every place she goes. Does someone believe Brooke killed Bailey? Brooke and Bailey didn't do the smartest things when they were teenagers, but who hasn't? Why would they want Brooke to disappear?
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me an advance copy.

The twists kept coming in this mystery thriller by Laura Wolfe. A girls who's death was deemed a suicide but so many think this is not the case. After returning to her home town to help sell her mother's house, Brooke becomes thrown into solving the mystery of her best friend's death after being blackmailed by a visiting podcaster looking into her death. It was hard to guess who did it and even at the very end there was another twist I didn't see coming. Highly recommend for a read that keeps you guessing and intrigued the whole time.

I am attracted to stories about smalltowns, and reunions with old classmates. This didnt disappoint. The unpredictability is what I enjoyed the most about this book.

If you like a quick, fast pace read, like a 'whodunnit' and enjoy a book with twist - then you need to read this book!

I liked the timelines - present and past and thought and although some of the characters were unlikeable, I believe this is how it is supposed to be.

This would be a fun read for anyone that is new to the thriller genre of like YA

The prom is supposed to be your pinnacle at highschool and the prom queen is supposed to be the most popular senior girl of that year. Looks can be deceiving.

The feeling of this book is less about the adrenaline rush but more about a story of the fate of a prom queen mere hours after her coronation named Bailey Maddox.

What I felt was that this is more of a slow burn book and it's more about the journey to find out what happened. I like those types of books as well because they have more story and character creation which while it may not be as active but they have a good story.

I like that it's not the same sort of crime book and I like that it deals more with another side such as podcasters.

Hannah Mead is the podcaster and it definitely is making me want to find more by this author and to see if there are more stories about the other 7 seasons of this story.

The flashbacks are very fun to read despite the fact that generally I don't enjoy the flash back style. I tend to find that it is more difficult to get a good sense of what goes on and it feels that so many books deal with the flashback scenes. However it was done pretty well.

I like the lightness of the mystery of what happened to the Prom Queen. I think it shows a different style that we don't often see in crime books where they have a lighter side that isn't just gruesome details.

I really enjoyed this novel and found that the take the author pushed was very different but what really caught my eye with this book was how fresh it really felt. It was exciting as it was so different even if it wasn't the action packed novel that I tend to like with crime. Very good and kept me wanting more

This book gave me teen slasher movie vibes and I really enjoyed it! Brooke was an interesting character and at times not what I expected. A fun escapist read that I read quickly.

I love novels that have past and present timelines and that also look at female friendship so Prom Queen was a book I knew I had to read and I'm so happy to say that I loved it! This novel follows Brooke who is back in her hometown to oversee the sale of her late mother's home. Twenty years ago her best friend died in what was ruled a suicide but a lot of locals suspect there was more to it and now a podcaster is investigating the case! I loved seeing Brooke navigate being back in her small town and catching up with her old friends, and the people who she never liked and who never liked her. I did see the outcome of this novel coming but it didn't stop my enjoyment as there were revelations I didn't see coming and I just loved being along for the ride. This was such a page turner of a novel and I couldn't put it down! I definitely recommend this one!

"Prom Queen" by Laura Wolfe presented an okay reading experience with a mix of highs and lows. The novel explores the tumultuous world of high school dynamics and the quest for popularity, offering an engaging backdrop for the plot. While Wolfe adeptly captures the challenges faced by the characters, the narrative occasionally feels predictable, lacking the element of surprise. The character development is solid, though some personalities verge on stereotypical. The writing style is competent but doesn't stand out. "Prom Queen" delivers a decent portrayal of teenage struggles but falls short of leaving a lasting impression, making it an okay read overall.

This was a surprise in how much I liked this book. This book is full of misdirection and plot twists. The I Know What You Did Last Summer/Carrie/Mean Girls vibes had me not wanting to put this down. And the ending....shook Make sure to grab it.